Gym recommendation: South Austin
06-28-2011, 02:51 PM
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Gym recommendation: South Austin Im here in Austin for awhile working with the fam in another part of Texas. I figure now is as good of time as any to start getting back in shape since I now have the time.
What I am looking for seems easy enough as I think it should be standard at every gym...
Pool
Cardio
Weights
Hot Tub
Sauna
Ive been to the Lifetime off of Mopac and William Cannon but that place just feels too expensive ("Special" for the month is $89 activation and $70/month). If I had that kind of money to sling around, I would join but alas... thats not the case.
Looked at the 24 Hour Fitness' website, have yet to visit it in person thou (and is subsequently cheaper than the Lifetime, not as many amenities thou).
Checked out the Y but for nearly the same price as Lifetime ($49 fee, $60/month) I couldnt justify it.
If there are any others in that area (I know there is a Golds there but their website doesnt list what equipment they have at that location) please feel free to suggest an alternative.
If someone happens to know how to get a better deal at Lifetime, feel free to PM me.
What I am looking for seems easy enough as I think it should be standard at every gym...
Pool
Cardio
Weights
Hot Tub
Sauna
Ive been to the Lifetime off of Mopac and William Cannon but that place just feels too expensive ("Special" for the month is $89 activation and $70/month). If I had that kind of money to sling around, I would join but alas... thats not the case.
Looked at the 24 Hour Fitness' website, have yet to visit it in person thou (and is subsequently cheaper than the Lifetime, not as many amenities thou).
Checked out the Y but for nearly the same price as Lifetime ($49 fee, $60/month) I couldnt justify it.
If there are any others in that area (I know there is a Golds there but their website doesnt list what equipment they have at that location) please feel free to suggest an alternative.
If someone happens to know how to get a better deal at Lifetime, feel free to PM me.
06-28-2011, 03:42 PM
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I have been a member of Lifetime, 24, and golds.
Best for your money is easily Lifetime. I paid 79 a month, but there is pretty much nothing that gym is missing. I just didn't have the time for it all. Paying that much just for 5 days a week of weight time is crazy.
I just bought a house in Cedar Park so I changed back to Golds. Eventually I will go back to Lifetime. FYI golds and 24 are centered around Weights, Cardio, and classes. If you have the money and are going to utilize it, Lifetime is great. One bad thing about the Y, they are not that strict concerning kids playing in areas they shouldn't.
Best for your money is easily Lifetime. I paid 79 a month, but there is pretty much nothing that gym is missing. I just didn't have the time for it all. Paying that much just for 5 days a week of weight time is crazy.
I just bought a house in Cedar Park so I changed back to Golds. Eventually I will go back to Lifetime. FYI golds and 24 are centered around Weights, Cardio, and classes. If you have the money and are going to utilize it, Lifetime is great. One bad thing about the Y, they are not that strict concerning kids playing in areas they shouldn't.
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I don't know if there's a LA Fitness in Austin, but it's worth looking into. It's about $30 a month around here.
If you're going to go with 24 hour fitness, get a membership through Costco. I think it's like $11 or $13 a month if you're a Costco member.
Edit: Found the link
If you're going to go with 24 hour fitness, get a membership through Costco. I think it's like $11 or $13 a month if you're a Costco member.
Edit: Found the link
06-28-2011, 03:55 PM
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I work at lifetime as a swim instructor and get free membership . You should apply if you want a free gym membership . Maybe you could work the front desk or something
planet fitness is pretty cheap but I don't think it has what you're looking for
planet fitness is pretty cheap but I don't think it has what you're looking for
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I have been a member of Lifetime, 24, and golds.
Best for your money is easily Lifetime. I paid 79 a month, but there is pretty much nothing that gym is missing. I just didn't have the time for it all. Paying that much just for 5 days a week of weight time is crazy.
I just bought a house in Cedar Park so I changed back to Golds. Eventually I will go back to Lifetime. FYI golds and 24 are centered around Weights, Cardio, and classes. If you have the money and are going to utilize it, Lifetime is great. One bad thing about the Y, they are not that strict concerning kids playing in areas they shouldn't.
Best for your money is easily Lifetime. I paid 79 a month, but there is pretty much nothing that gym is missing. I just didn't have the time for it all. Paying that much just for 5 days a week of weight time is crazy.
I just bought a house in Cedar Park so I changed back to Golds. Eventually I will go back to Lifetime. FYI golds and 24 are centered around Weights, Cardio, and classes. If you have the money and are going to utilize it, Lifetime is great. One bad thing about the Y, they are not that strict concerning kids playing in areas they shouldn't.
I don't know if there's a LA Fitness in Austin, but it's worth looking into. It's about $30 a month around here.
If you're going to go with 24 hour fitness, get a membership through Costco. I think it's like $11 or $13 a month if you're a Costco member.
Edit: Found the link
If you're going to go with 24 hour fitness, get a membership through Costco. I think it's like $11 or $13 a month if you're a Costco member.
Edit: Found the link
No LA Fitness here in Austin. The 24 hour Costco deal looks good... just cant drop $300 for it at the moment.
Thanks but I am already working m-f 8-5 and driving back home (Greenville, Tx.) on weekends. Dont have the time for an additional job right now. Maybe after I move to night shift I could.
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Alright, forget the gym thing.... I can do anything at home that I can do at a gym, except swim.
Sooo, anyone know of a pool to swim at in South Austin? I asked my friend last night if he knew anyone that had a pool (house or apartment) and he doesnt. I need somewhere to do some laps on the cheap... anyone know of anywhere?
Sooo, anyone know of a pool to swim at in South Austin? I asked my friend last night if he knew anyone that had a pool (house or apartment) and he doesnt. I need somewhere to do some laps on the cheap... anyone know of anywhere?
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Gotta pay first and last months "dues" up front ($69.11 as of this posting) and $30/month (which itself isnt bad, its the $70 up front that hurts the pocket book when your family is living in 2 different cities). Also noticed that they have "Coin collecting lockers," I dont know how much they are but that adds to the monthly fee (~$20/month assuming 50 cents per rental with going 2x per day/5 days per week as I drive back to NorTex for the weekends).
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I'm ~1-3 miles south of you further down brodie.
My weight room got converted to a baby room about 3 years ago. I'd love to find a place to lift down south that wasn't too expensive. I find it hard to justify Lifetime's price only using it a few times a week like you said.
If you find a place lemme know.
My weight room got converted to a baby room about 3 years ago. I'd love to find a place to lift down south that wasn't too expensive. I find it hard to justify Lifetime's price only using it a few times a week like you said.
If you find a place lemme know.
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Honestly, there is no inexpensive gym that I have looked at in the area so its looking like I am going to have to revert to good ole Army PT for awhile.
Anyone know where I can find a FM 21-20?
Anyone know where I can find a FM 21-20?
07-01-2011, 02:10 PM
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Gotta pay first and last months "dues" up front ($69.11 as of this posting) and $30/month (which itself isnt bad, its the $70 up front that hurts the pocket book when your family is living in 2 different cities). Also noticed that they have "Coin collecting lockers," I dont know how much they are but that adds to the monthly fee (~$20/month assuming 50 cents per rental with going 2x per day/5 days per week as I drive back to NorTex for the weekends).[/QUOTE]
I went to that gym for about 2 years (07-09) and used a master lock on a locker everytime. They do have coin lockers also.
I went to that gym for about 2 years (07-09) and used a master lock on a locker everytime. They do have coin lockers also.
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Liberty Fitness is a good call. It has:
Pool
Cardio
Weights
Does not have a sauna however :-( Been going for a few months now, pay as you go good value. Can be found on DIRECTORS BLVD. They do not have a website would here is a where it is located.
Pool
Cardio
Weights
Does not have a sauna however :-( Been going for a few months now, pay as you go good value. Can be found on DIRECTORS BLVD. They do not have a website would here is a where it is located.
